Toms River NJ Cocaine Possession Attorney

Cocaine is back on the scene in Toms River and the rest of state. This Schedule This Schedule I controlled dangerous substance ("cds") is no longer fading in popularity with third degree offenses for possession of cocaine on the rise at the Ocean County Superior Court. Incidents have become such commonplace that even a Ocean County Sheriff's Officer was busted for possessing cocaine. The point is that Toms River cocaine possession is something that arises all the time. We know this as well as anyone as members of one of the largest criminal firms in the state with an office just in back of the Toms River courthouse. Marshall Bonus Proetta & Oliver is comprise of eight defense lawyers, several of which are former prosecutors, that have been defending clients accused of cds/drug possession in Toms River for decades. In fact, one of the lawyers is even a former prosecutor in Toms River. If you were like to discuss your cocaine charge in detail with an attorney at our firm, contact our Toms River Office at 732-286-6500.Third Degree Crime for Possession of Cocaine in Toms River

Possession of cocaine is illegal under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)(1). This law prohibits a person from directly or constructively possessing a drug classified on Schedule I of the Controlled dangerous Substances Act such as cocaine. This violation is a third degree crime which is an indictable offense that falls under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Division of the Superior Court in Toms River New Jersey. If you possessed cocaine or have been accused of conspiracy to possess this cds, your case will not be heard in municipal court. The same is true if you have been charged with cocaine distribution. All criminal charges involving cocaine are felonies in nature falling squarely within the authority of the county court as opposed to the municipal court in Toms River.

The penalties if you fail to successfully defend your Toms River cocaine possession charge can be significant. You face a fine of up to $35,000. The period of incarceration for third degree possession of cocaine is 3-5 years. There are also mandatory court assessments that must be imposed, along with a driver's license suspension that can range from 6 to 24 months. A third degree crime for possession of cocaine is eligible for Pretrial Intervention.

Toms River Third Degree Possession of Cocaine Lawyer

You should strongly consider contacting a lawyer at Marshall Bonus Proetta & Oliver if you are facing a third degree possession of cocaine offense in Toms River. We are former prosecutors and skilled attorneys with over a century of combined experience to put into action on your behalf. An attorney will put the time into conducting a thorough review of your case and advising you what we believe can be accomplished by our firm. To take advantage of a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers, call 732-286-6500.